Bigger rooms and desks make personal talk easier, if the study holds up

 On the other hand, I'm extremely hesitant to put any stock in them since the field is rife with un-replicatable stuff.

Anyway, this sounds about right.  (Though, studies "sounding right" is probably part of the reason the field is in the state it's in)

A new study suggests that people feel more comfortable talking about private matters in a larger room at a larger desk. It's a result with obvious practical implications for professionals who require openness from their clients.

How room and desk size affect people’s comfort discussing personal issues

Originally posted on Google+ · February 14, 2014

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